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Retiring pilot honored with water cannon salute at Anchorage airport
Wally Niles of Wasilla started work for Northern Air Cargo in 1980 and flew the DC-6, Boeing 727, Boeing 737 and Fairchild “Flying Boxcar.” → Read More
22 Alaska veterans head to Washington, D.C., on a Last Frontier Honor Flight
Veterans of World War II and the Korean and Vietnam wars will tour national memorials. → Read More
Photos: Iron Dog starts at Deshka Landing in Willow
The two-person pro class teams left Deshka Landing in a snowstorm Sunday and will travel 2,000 miles of Alaska wilderness on their way to Nome and a Fairbanks finish. → Read More
Sprint sled dogs are finally running in Anchorage
Saturday’s races were the first Alaskan Sled Dog and Racing Association event at the track off Tudor Road this season because of warm weather and poor snow conditions. → Read More
Photos: REI debuts new store in Midtown Mall
There will be a “community night” at 6 p.m. on Friday to celebrate community outdoor partners. The store will hold a grand opening on March 22. → Read More
‘It doesn’t get better than this’: A hearty Thanksgiving on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
It’s military tradition for senior leaders to serve soldiers and their families in appreciation for the service and sacrifice. → Read More
Air Force Thunderbirds arrive for this weekend’s Arctic Thunder Open House
Military personnel and civilians take to the skies during JBER's biennial air show. → Read More
Photos: Alaskans remember the fallen on Memorial Day
Glen Allen who served in both the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps attended the Memorial Day ceremony at the Veterans’ Memorial at the Delaney Park Strip near downtown Anchorage on Monday, May 28, 2018. Allen who served two tours in Vietnam said, “I do this every year. You learn to cope, you never forget.” (Bill Roth / ADN) On Memorial Day, people gathered at formal ceremonies at Veterans'… → Read More
Watch: Alaska Zoo bears try to rip apart bear-resistant containers
None of the black or brown bears were able to completely get inside the containers. → Read More
Photos: Paratroopers returning from Afghanistan reunite with family at JBER
More than 300 U.S. Army Alaska paratroopers were reunited with family and friends on Sunday, May 6, 2018. → Read More
Photos: A brief Valentine’s Day snow
Snow fell in the Anchorage bowl in the afternoon, brightening up the day. → Read More
Photos: 2018 Alaska Ski for Women party wave
Scenes from the party wave of the Alaska Ski for Women, Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018. → Read More
Photos: Anchorage welcomes 2018 with music, games and fireworks
Fireworks exploded over downtown Anchorage during the city's New Year’s celebration at Town Square Park on Sunday. → Read More
Watch: Anchorage police recruits put to the test on Emergency Vehicle Operations Course
Officer recruits pursue bad guys behind the wheel. → Read More
Watch: JBER’s ‘Snow Team’ goes on parade in the rain
The annual parade is an opportunity to showcase the 673rd Logistics Readiness Squadron's summer-long effort to prepare 83 heavy-duty snow-removal vehicles for the winter. → Read More
Watch: Alaska Air Cargo unveils Boeing 737-700 freighter in Anchorage
Alaska Airlines aims to increase its cargo hauling capacity with new aircraft. → Read More
Watch Japanese Taiko drummers perform at Central Middle School
The performance is a truly historic event for the USA/Alaska-Japan relations, according to Central's director of bands. → Read More
Fallen firefighters honored at Anchorage ceremony
Three names were added during the Alaska Fallen Firefighter Memorial Ceremony and 9/11 Remembrance on Monday, Sept. 11. → Read More
Photos: Alaska State Fair opens
The Alaska State Fair opened Thursday, Aug. 24, at the fairgrounds in Palmer and runs through Monday, Sept. 4. → Read More
Memorial Day in Alaska
Photos from Memorial Day events in Anchorage and at the Alaska Veterans Memorial at Denali State Park. → Read More